Employment Counsel

Overview

The Employment Counsel will act as a primary legal advisor on employment, litigation, and regulatory matters. This role partners closely with HR, senior leadership, legal, and government affairs teams to provide strategic, business-focused counsel. Responsibilities include leading the development and continuous improvement of employment policies aligned with organizational goals, advising on state and federal employment laws, and serving as a subject-matter expert on employment and compliance issues. The role also involves evaluating regulatory opportunities and challenges, supporting engagement with government leaders on health and social care initiatives, and overseeing affirmative and defensive litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR and business teams on a broad range of employment issues including wage and hour compliance, payroll, benefits, hiring, performance management, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discipline, terminations, employee classification, employee privacy, and state-specific legal requirements nationwide
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide employment policies, playbooks, and standard operating procedures, including policies related to the use of AI tools in employment
• Ensure employment policies are legally defensible, operationally practical, version-controlled, and updated proactively in response to legal or business changes
• Plan, advise on, and implement programs and improvements to support and protect the business across key regulatory areas as needed
• Conduct or supervise thorough, legally sound investigations into allegations such as harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; document findings, recommend remedial actions, ensure confidentiality and procedural fairness, and integrate lessons learned into policy or training updates
• Provide legal guidance on hiring, terminations, layoffs, workforce reorganizations, employee transfers, severance strategies, WARN/plant closing compliance, independent contractor classification, and immigration considerations
• Oversee relationships with outside employment and immigration counsel
• Manage other litigation matters including RFP bid protests, employee matters, and other affirmative and defensive litigation
• Monitor legislation, agency guidance, and case law across relevant jurisdictions; synthesize impacts into clear legal summaries, gap analyses, and prioritized action plans for stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a large law firm and/or in-house legal department
• At least 4 years of employment law experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including ADA, ADEA, FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, and others
• Experience managing employment litigation
• Experience advising on employment laws
• Undergraduate degree and law degree
• Admission to a recognized bar

Compensation & Benefits

• Target salary range: $135,000 - $150,000, dependent on skills, experience, competencies, and location
• Remote position based in the U.S., with up to 5% travel required
• Background check required, including criminal, employment, and education verification

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, including unlimited virtual mental health and acute medical visits
• Mental health benefits such as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness platform subscription
• Flexible time off policy including volunteer and mental health days, plus 14 paid company-wide holidays
• Paid parental leave inclusive of adoptive parents
• Employee Resource Groups for community and engagement
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts: Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and commuter benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match, immediate vesting, and financial wellness resources
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance with options to purchase additional coverage
• Disability coverage, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Work-from-home equipment provided including computer, mouse, keyboard, and approved supplies

Location

• This is a remote position based in the United States

The organization is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture. It is an equal opportunity employer embracing differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, and other characteristics. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.